British Quote by Tony Harrison

I'm rather cynical about the way the honours system is used, frankly. A whole lot of the honours system is used for political purposes…

— Peter Higgs

As for honours, I've had a few along the way, and to be honest, I never expected any of them. I made a good…

— Leslie Nielsen

Honours can generate a lot of income for the nation because they are viewed as so prestigious internationally.

— Lady Colin Campbell

The OBE, CBE and MBE are among the ways Britain honours its citizens for their contribution to national life. I wish we had agreed…

— David Olusoga

I get knighted in the school of life. Like Braveheart.

— Slowthai

I don't get recognised that much yet in London, but when I do I get a real sense of achievement.

— Idris Elba

Any honours that come our way are only stolen from him to whom alone they really belong, the Lord who sent us.

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

I felt very greatly honoured to be given a Damehood and never expected to receive anything else. So for Her Majesty to bestow a…

— Vera Lynn

When I was at Oxford, I was a Thatcher child; I was fascinated by politics and I spent three years being obnoxious in the…

— Dido Harding

I was lucky to get to Oxford. I am now an honorary fellow of my old college, which is nice, particularly for a colonial…

— Justin Cartwright

Being in 'The Crown' and being recognised in the street is weird for me.

— Josh O'Connor

A university education is a privilege, but we should be proud that in Britain it is also a right, no matter what your income…

— David Lammy